In this episode of Beyond Food & Wine: A Le Cordon Bleu Podcast, Le Cordon Bleu's Freya Perryman catches up with Chef Asma Khan.  Chef Asma is best known as restaurateur, chef and author, also starring in an episode of Netflix's Chef's Table. Chef Patron of London-based Darjeeling Express, which is known for it's all-female kitchen - something that Asma is very passionate about and discusses in this episode - recently closed it's doors whilst it looks for a new premises. Asma discusses the challenges she faced when starting out in the industry, the issue of gender inequality in the hospitality industry and her role in paving the way for future female restaurateurs. Asma also released Ammu: Indian Home-Cooking to Nourish Your Soul in 2022 to great reception.